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Gutter survey in Tubney, Oxfordshire
Gutter surveys around Tubney, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The inside of buried drains
- The inside of a downpipe along its whole length
- Gutters out of sight from every safe viewpoint
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
About our gutter survey in Tubney
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork often trace back to the gutters. We check whether gutters, outlets or downpipes are the likely source, from what can safely be seen. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we’ll say so, with a suggested next step. We’re often asked to look into choked outlets or hopper heads and soffits marked by water, on valley gutters, parapet and box gutters and eaves gutters.
Somewhere as small as Tubney, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Tubney (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gutter surveys in Tubney: local notes
Cotswold stone slates are found on older buildings in west Oxfordshire, and thatch survives in some of the county’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1.6 miles north lies Appleton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Tubney has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Tubney is about 4 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Roofs in Tubney get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Oxfordshire. Our area takes in places right across Oxfordshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
All of OX13 is covered for gutter surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer gutter surveys to properties on Old Coach Road and Abingdon Road. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Frilford Heath (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile west), Frilford (1 mile south), Netherton (1 mile west) and Cothill (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Tubney
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Dog House Hotel and the streets around them. A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Also in Tubney
Questions from Tubney
Will you come out to Tubney?
Yes, Tubney is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Tubney in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Tubney is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No, CCTV drain work isn’t part of this survey. The survey covers gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows and flags signs of a drain problem.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Overflowing gutters frequently lead to damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Common roof problems in Tubney
Many people get in touch after seeing water pour over a gutter in heavy rain. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. The survey helps pin down the source before it causes more harm.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Take a building like Abingdon Preparatory School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Older rural homes like those around Tubney can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, like damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from ground level.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tubney
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Why get it checked now?
When a valley or parapet gutter blocks, the water has nowhere safe to go. It can overflow into the building, frequently in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. Older cottages and farmhouses around Tubney can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- A report with photographs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable